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Michael Hastings postscript

Perhaps it is paranoia or just that the nefarious goings-on by Government agencies is so topical, but this below, today, post the tragic death of Michael Hastings (see yesterdays posting on MPS) said to have been as a result of a speeding vehicle.

"WikiLeaksVerified account‏@wikileaksMichael Hastings contacted WikiLeaks lawyer Jennifer Robinson just a few hours before he died, saying that the FBI was investigating him."

"Palestinian municipal elections were supposed to be held last week. Instead, they were canceled. A statement released by the Palestinian Authority claimed the cancellation was "in order to pave the way for a successful end to the siege on Gaza and for continued efforts at unity" between Hamas, which governs the Gaza Strip, and the government in the West Bank.

The cancellation of this election was an unjustified, unlawful, and unacceptable act. It damages democratic rights and makes a mockery of the interests of the Palestinian people.

But this is far more than an internal Palestinian issue. The only lasting peace between Isr…